after i drive and park i step out and smell something like buned rubber. im not sure where to start looking first. any pointers.
thanks

 

could be the engine belt(s) or clutch

 

my 2 belts looks fine. why would it be my clutch? i know how to drive a stick and im not burning the clutch. also sometimes while my car is in montion it make a sqeaking noise coming from the front. almost like a sqeaking nose that comes from your brakes when your stopping.

 

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i think u answered your own question.

 

have a friend help you pin point where it comes from if your belts are fine and you know how to drive a 5 spd that don't mean that your clutch is out how old is your clutch?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by roterx7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my 2 belts looks fine. </TD></TR></TABLE>

They may "look" fine , but , are they loose ?
It just might be that simple

 

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They may "look" fine , but , are they loose ?
It just might be that simple </TD></TR></TABLE>

gotta be the tires from all that damn torque!!!!

 

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gotta be the tires from all that damn torque!!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

That's funny shat !
Mabe he's low on torque fluid ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by roterx7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know how to drive a stick and im not burning the clutch. </TD></TR></TABLE>

What is the right way to drive stick? I'm curious cause I think I may be "burning the clutch".

 

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What is the right way to drive stick? I'm curious cause I think I may be "burning the clutch".</TD></TR></TABLE>

Avoid riding the clutch as much as possible..

dude if you're hearing squeaks from the engine then its the belt,,,Either to loose or to tight

 

i think its pretty funny that someone with 2225 posts has to ask how to drive a stick because hes burning up his clutch. they have something just for you and its called an automatic transmission

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by migizzel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have a friend help you pin point where it comes from if your belts are fine and you know how to drive a 5 spd that don't mean that your clutch is out how old is your clutch? </TD></TR></TABLE>so if your clutch is out you will smell something burning? so this true, anybody else?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxblues &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think its pretty funny that someone with 2225 posts has to ask how to drive a stick because hes burning up his clutch. they have something just for you and its called an automatic transmission</TD></TR></TABLE>

ok, seriously, what the hell does having alot of posts have ANYTHING to do with knowing how to drive a manual car? he doesnt do the pedal work with his fingers! Duh..

and also for the OP, how much pressure do you feel when pressing in your clutch? Do you feel it "grip" when you pull the clutch almost all the way out, or do you feel it right away? Those can determine how worn your clutch is, and if you're riding it too much you'll smell the smoke. I'm not sure what your exact problem is, so I cant help you much

 

i feel about when i let go of the pedal 1/3 of the way or 1/4. but its been feeling the same since the day i bought it. this problem jus came up after some normal driving just a couple of days ago.

 

Could your brakes be dragging?

 

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lmao

 

Check under your car. 2 weeks ago I would always smell something like burnt wires or rubber from my car, checked all I could in the engine bay nothing just the hint of burnt rubber, checked under the car PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG was melting on my catalytic converter.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SVOboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Could your brakes be dragging?</TD></TR></TABLE>

how can i check if this is my problem? also im going to check if i have a bag under my car too.

 

You would be able to here your brakes being engaged when your foot wasn't on the pedal, plus after a long drive you brakes/rim would be pretty hot. Plus you'd slow down pretty fast on a coast.

 

also, you could lift up the car, with no ebrake, and not have it in gear, and try and turn the tires, you could hear slight scraping, or simply hard to push the wheels

 

Yeah your brakes might be burning or you are low on brake fluid. And to check if you brake are dragging jack the car off the ground and spin the tires with your hand if there is abnormal friction then you know your brakes are dragging which could mean your brake cables are seizing up. Good luck

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by extra cam needed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check under your car. 2 weeks ago I would always smell something like burnt wires or rubber from my car, checked all I could in the engine bay nothing just the hint of burnt rubber, checked under the car PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG was melting on my catalytic converter.</TD></TR></TABLE>

got a chance to look at my car. big shopping bag under my car on the cat. but it is also good to know my brakes are fine too. thanks everyone.

 

That happens all the time where I work...

You can use a wire brush on a drill to get it off if it is really bad..

 

i jus took off all the extra of the bag. what ever got melted on the exhaust and cat i jus left it there.